So Stefaans ended up on the cover of Design Product News Canada. The article is about ThinkDesign’s 3D CAD tool that was used to design the 2010 kite bar.
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We will have all the 2010 Ocean Rodeo demo gear for sale at 25% off.
The gear is all  brand new and will be what is used for that weekend.  So it will have very little if any water time on it.

Check back here or email me for if you want to to pre-pay to ensure you get it.

Quick demo video of the 2010 Ocean Rodeo SLE kite bar.

The new Ocean Rodeo 3.0 SLE kite bar will blow every thing else out of water.

Bar Construction: Hydro formed extruded alloy tubes are fused to a computer shaped solid alloy center delivering the perfect combination of strength and light weight.

Ergonomically shaped for the ultimate in comfort, the bar matches your hands natural grip, resulting in more comfort and control.

Integrated bar end / floats do double duty adding floatation and padding. The molded EVA ends are designed to make winding lines easy.

Adjustable Bar lengths. Available in 2 sizes, simply pull the rear line leader from side to side through the bar end to set your bar length: Available in two sizes: 42cm to 49cm or 48cm to 55cm.

Textured Bar Grip: embossed EVA bar grip is colored to for easy “left/right” – “port/starboard” recognition.

Refined trim line center hole allows for unrestricted bar movement while polished alloy centre reduces center line wear.

Stretch cord line retainers: Elastic cord retracts inside bar end when not in use.

Self aligning trim loop: The top molded section of the chicken loop mates with center line slot. When unhooked the chicken loop will position flat facing you for easy hook in.

Easy trim loop replacement: Trim loops can be ordered in different sizes and are easy to install thanks to the chicken loop hub system.

Front line spreader bar: Stainless steel front line swivel assembly auto rotates with front line tension, minimizing front line twist.

Ergonomic release cuff: Easy to locate and grip in an emergency situation, the cuff can be activated even when chicken loop is tight against the bar.

New reduced profile cleat provides easy operation with less wear to the trim line.
Trim loop tubing features stiffer construction making hooking and unhooking easier while increasing durability.

Donkey dick is mechanically attached to the chicken loop and can be easily removed or repositioned.

3 stage tension adjustable bar stopper, set your bar throw.

Kite leash (included with bar) shown attached to center line.

Kite leash (included with bar) attached to front line re-ride.

The SLE 3.0 Bar comes complete with two attachment straps for you harness. The lower fits on a harness spreader bar. The top strap can be used for a handle pass leash attachment when the leash must slide.

Easy to maintain: All the features on the bar and chicken loop assembly are easy to access and maintain.
As you now see this kiteboarding bar has a user friendly design. Simple, time proven tried and tested push away release from the kite. Made for control responsive kite control, comfort and safety. Built to last.
Ocean Rodeo’s latest generation SLE kitesurfing bar offers the most desirable features in terms of performance and safety ever offered in a kite bar.

So we have been testing the 2010 Rise prototype this week.
We are giving our feedback to OR, but the kite really sweet.
The major changes are the strut placement.
Here are a few pics.  To see a bigger pics click on them.

Mako King

The Mako King is already receiving rave reviews as the hottest new board design for 2010. Ride it Mutant or Twin Tip, you decide.

Twin Tip Mode:

When set up in twin tip mode, the King has fantastic light wind performance, however unlike many light wind specific boards the fun doesn’t stop if the wind picks up. The huge concave combined with our time tested Mako shape provides a smooth ride in ALL conditions.

Mutant Setup

This is where the Mako King really shines. By shifting the straps back on the symmetrical Mako King shape, the board comes to life, offering hard carving slashing turns that match or exceed most well designed directional surfboards. If you’re still learning to ride toe side, the Mako King is the perfect transition board. Both riding and jumping backwards are easy and comfortable on the Mako King!

As in twin tip mode, the Mutant setup delivers great performance in both light wind and heavy conditions.

Checkout the 2010 Makos.

They will come in sizes 130 X 35 140 X 40  150 x 40 and 165 X 45.

Below are the graphics of the 130, 140 and 150.  I will post the detail on the 165 “The King” in my next post as it is a little different than the rest of the line up!

Checkout the 2010 twin-tips.

They will come in 131 X 39 133 X 41 135 X 43.

Checkout Ocean Rodeo’s 2010 kite bar.

Check out the new 2010 Rise Venturi XPD

XPD Technology


Larger LE panels at wing tips increase projected area, reduce drag and provide direct steering input.

Also a transition to smaller LE panels at the middle better matches the TE curvature, provides better air flow and lift, leading to more power and higher jumps.

6 Strut Construction

6 struts exactly match XPD Panel Layout.

The addtional strut better supports the canopy for less drag and distortion, particularly at the wind tips.

The removal of the middle strut opens center of the canopy and allows for better canopy definition and air flow providing better lift and leads to more power and higher jumps.